Rodney Buford vs. Julius Erving Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Julius Erving and Rodney Buford that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

Rodney Buford

vs.

Julius Erving

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Rodney Buford: 1999-00 to 2004-05
Julius Erving: 1976-77 to 1986-87

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Rodney Buford 0 Julius Erving 1

NBA Seasons Rodney Buford 5 Julius Erving 11

Playoffs Played Rodney Buford 4 Julius Erving 11

All-Star Games Rodney Buford 0 Julius Erving 11

Honors and Awards

Season MVP Rodney Buford 0 Julius Erving 1

All-NBA First Team Rodney Buford 0 Julius Erving 5

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Rodney Buford 0 Julius Erving 7

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Rodney Buford 6.4 Julius Erving 22.0

Rebounds Per Game Rodney Buford 2.6 Julius Erving 6.7

Assists Per Game Rodney Buford 0.8 Julius Erving 3.9

Steals Per Game Rodney Buford 0.5 Julius Erving 1.8

Blocks Per Game Rodney Buford 0.1 Julius Erving 1.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Rodney Buford 1,472 Julius Erving 18,364

Total Rebounds Rodney Buford 598 Julius Erving 5,601

Total Assists Rodney Buford 179 Julius Erving 3,224

Total Steals Rodney Buford 115 Julius Erving 1,508

Total Blocks Rodney Buford 31 Julius Erving 1,293

Total Games Rodney Buford 230 Julius Erving 836

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Rodney Buford .412 Julius Erving .507

3-Point Percentage Rodney Buford .300 Julius Erving .261 *

Free Throw Percentage Rodney Buford .758 Julius Erving .777

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Rodney Buford 9.4 (2002) Julius Erving 26.9 (1980)

Rebounds Per Game Rodney Buford 4.3 (2002) Julius Erving 8.5 (1977)

Assists Per Game Rodney Buford 1.1 (2002) Julius Erving 4.6 (1979)

Steals Per Game Rodney Buford 0.7 (2002) Julius Erving 2.2 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Rodney Buford 0.2 (2000) Julius Erving 1.8 (1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Rodney Buford 1.8 Julius Erving 21.9

Rebounds Per Game Rodney Buford 0.8 Julius Erving 7.0

Assists Per Game Rodney Buford 0.3 Julius Erving 4.2

Steals Per Game Rodney Buford 0.3 Julius Erving 1.7

Blocks Per Game Rodney Buford 0.0 Julius Erving 1.7

Totals Stats

Total Points Rodney Buford 44 Julius Erving 3,088

Total Rebounds Rodney Buford 18 Julius Erving 994

Total Assists Rodney Buford 7 Julius Erving 594

Total Steals Rodney Buford 6 Julius Erving 235

Total Blocks Rodney Buford 1 Julius Erving 239

Total Games Rodney Buford 24 Julius Erving 141

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Rodney Buford .386 Julius Erving .486

3-Point Percentage Rodney Buford .455 Julius Erving .194 *

Free Throw Percentage Rodney Buford .833 Julius Erving .779

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Rodney Buford 11.0 (2000) Julius Erving 27.3 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Rodney Buford 1.0 (2004) Julius Erving 9.7 (1978)

Assists Per Game Rodney Buford 1.0 (2000) Julius Erving 5.9 (1979)

Steals Per Game Rodney Buford 0.4 (2004) Julius Erving 2.2 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Rodney Buford 0.1 (2001) Julius Erving 2.6 (1981)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.